Blackhill, Glasgow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blackhill
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| OS grid reference | NS627666 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G33 1 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Blackhill (which means Cnoc Dubh in Scottish Gaelic) is a neighbourhood in the north east part of Glasgow, Scotland. It is located next to the M80 motorway on its west side and the M8 motorway to its south. This area is part of the North East ward within Glasgow City Council.
History of Blackhill
Blackhill was built in the 1930s as a place for people to live in council homes. Many of these new homes were for families moving from older, crowded parts of Glasgow, especially from areas like Garngad (now called Royston). The first buildings were three-storey apartment blocks with slate roofs, made from reconstituted stone.
Some parts of Blackhill, closer to Provanmill and Riddrie, had a different type of housing. These were cottage flat-style homes with gardens. These areas also had more landscaping on the streets.
For a long time, Blackhill faced challenges. However, a local group at St. Paul's Church started a youth forum. This group worked to help young people in Blackhill. Their goal was to create better lives and more chances for them. Since 2006, the efforts of St. Paul's have helped reduce problems in the area.
Blackhill was built on what used to be a country golf course. It was also near the Monkland Canal, which had special locks called Blackhill Locks. Early residents remember enjoying walks in the countryside. They often walked along the Molendinar Burn, which is a historic stream. Today, this stream can still be seen above ground only in this area. People also walked to the loch at Hogganfield.
The people in Blackhill felt a strong sense of community. This was partly because the area was surrounded by industries, railways, and main roads. These features separated Blackhill from other parts of the city. However, being close to a gasworks (Provan Gas Works) and a distillery might have made the area seem less appealing to some. A nearby prison, HM Prison Barlinnie, might also have contributed to this view.
Many of the original 1930s homes were taken down in the early 1990s. This happened to make way for the M80 motorway. The rest of the area was updated in the early 2000s. All the remaining old apartment buildings were replaced. New homes, including detached and semi-detached houses, were built. A new park was also created around the Molendinar Burn.
